Tracking and spots watch
AI helps monitor tracking and spots, flag potential issues and help solve them before they become problems.
About James Transportation
Seasoned transportation professionals, powered by modern technology.
Since 2010, a team of experienced people has been moving freight for shippers who cannot afford a miss. Today we pair that experience with the latest software, technology and AI automation.
Our story
16 years of experience. One accountable team.
James Transportation is a licensed freight brokerage in Saint Peters, Missouri, serving shippers since 2010, built on integrity, transparency and accountability. We are known for the loads other carriers cannot or will not move.
Our mission is to treat each account as a partner, not merely a customer, and make transportation easier and more cost-effective.
Technology and tools
Technology that supports our team.
We use software, AI and technology to help our team with carrier information and paperwork, on top of the judgment of an experienced team.
Paperwork checks
AI can scan paperwork instantly and spot discrepancies right away, which helps reduce clerical errors.
Authority and insurance
AI helps monitor carrier authority and insurance status continuously.
Chameleon-carrier red flags
AI tools help our team look for signs of chameleon carrier networks in carrier databases.
Customer updates
AI helps update customers at pickup and delivery and send the POD and documents right away.
EDI and API
Fully EDI capable: we transmit the standard transactions (204, 990, 214, 210 and 997), and API integrations are available. EDI and API details
The tools behind it
We are fully EDI capable and offer API integrations. EDI and API details.
Sustainability
SmartWay CertifiedSmartWay Certified: part of our commitment to more efficient, lower-emission freight transportation.
Meet the team
The people behind every load.
Email dispatch anytime, or call 7 AM-5 PM CT, Mon-Fri. Experienced brokers, with AI working alongside them: see how.
James Wilson
Co-Founder and Owner
24 years in freight brokerage
16 years with James Transportation
“Reliable, trustworthy and impeccably honest.”
Favorite part of the job: “Resolving issues to everyone’s satisfaction.”
Thomas Strang
Co-Founder and CEO
21 years in freight brokerage
16 years with James Transportation
“Integrity, precision, hard-working.”
Favorite part of the job: “Working with my co-workers to provide transportation solutions and great service to our customers.”
Chris Rizzotti
Senior Account Executive
10 years in freight brokerage
8 years with James Transportation
“Fun, family, challenging.”
Favorite part of the job: “No two days are ever the same.”
Rob Ullery
Senior Account Executive
12 years in freight brokerage
10 years with James Transportation
“Productive, flexible, trustworthy.”
Favorite part of the job: “The fast-paced environment and the array of people from all over that we interact with every day.”
Melanie Wetter
Director of Accounting & Billing
12 years with James Transportation
“Friendly, family oriented.”
Favorite part of the job: “Problem solving.”
Ben Lynch
Load Coordinator
Cam Simpson
Load Coordinator
Work with people who show up.
Get a quote or call dispatch 7 AM-5 PM CT, Mon-Fri. To add us to your freight program, pick one of the three below.